“Guaranteed Basic Income Boost in 2024: States Set to Distribute Stimulus Payments This July”

Non-conditional basic income (GBI) is becoming an important economic assistance scheme that is being implemented to help poor people in America. Under this scheme, regular payments are made every month to low-income people so that they can achieve economic stability and meet their daily needs. In recent years, various cities and states have started their own GBI programs. Here information is being given about some major programs going on across the country.

What is Guaranteed Basic Income?

Non-conditional basic income (GBI) means regular payments to people without any conditions. These payments typically range from $100 to $1,000 per month, intended to provide poor people with a reliable income source. Its objective is to reduce poverty and better meet the basic needs of residents.

State	City/Program	Monthly Payment	Duration	Eligibility
California	Los Angeles (Breathe)	$1,000	June 2022 – August 2025	Low-income households
	Long Beach (Long Beach Pledge)	$500	Spring 2024 – Spring 2025	Low-income households with children
	Mountain View (Elevate MV)	$500	December 2022 – December 2024	Low-income parents
	Sonoma County (Pathway to Income Equity)	$500	January 2023 – January 2025	Low-income families
Georgia	Atlanta, Southwest Georgia, City of College Park	$850	Fall 2022 – Fall 2024	Low-income black women
Illinois	Cook County (Cook County Promise)	$500	December 2022 – December 2024	Moderate-income households
Massachusetts	Somerville	$750	July 2024 – July 2025	Low-income households
Maryland	Baltimore (Baltimore Young Families Success Fund)	$1,000	August 2022 – July 2024	Young parents
Michigan	Ann Arbor (Guaranteed Income to Grow Ann Arbor)	$528	January 2024 – December 2025	Low-income entrepreneurs
	Flint (Rx Kids)	$1,500 lump sum + $500/month	January 2024 – Spring 2025	New and expectant mothers
New Mexico	Santa Fe (City of Santa Fe Learn, Earn, Achieve Program)	$400	January 2024 – Spring 2025	Young, low-income parents enrolled in education programs
New York	New York City (The Bridge Project)	Up to $1,000	Ongoing since June 2021	Low-income mothers
Texas	San Antonio (UpTogether San Antonio)	Up to $500	Summer 2023 – December 2024	Low-income mothers

States Offering Stimulus Payments in July 2024

California

• Los Angeles: A no-strings-attached program called ‘Breathe’ will provide 1,000 low-income families with $1,000 a month. It will run from June 2022 through August 2025.
• Long Beach: Under the ‘Long Beach Guarantee’, 250 low-income families, including those with children, will be given $500 a month. The program will run from spring 2024 to spring 2025.
• Mountain View: Under the ‘Elevate MV’ program, 166 low-income parents will be given $500 per month. This program will run from December 2022 to December 2024.
• Sonoma County: Under the ‘Pathway to Income Equity’ program, 305 low-income families will receive $500 per month. This program shall be effective from January 2023 to January 2025.

Georgia

• Atlanta, Southwest Georgia, and College Park: Under a program called the ‘Georgia Resilience and Opportunity Fund’, 650 low-income Black women will be given $850 per month. The program will run from fall 2022 to fall 2024.

Illinois

• Cook County: Under the ‘Cook County Promise’ program, 3,250 moderate-income families will receive $500 per month. This program will run from December 2022 to December 2024.

Massachusetts

• Somerville: Under this program, 200 low-income families will receive $750 per month. It will be a July 2024 to July 2025 program.

Maryland

• Baltimore: Under the ‘Baltimore Young Families Success Fund’, 200 young parents will receive $1,000 per month. This program will run from August 2022 to July 2024.

Michigan

• Ann Arbor: Under the ‘Guaranteed Income to Grow Ann Arbor’ program, 100 low-income entrepreneurs will receive $528 per month. This program will run from January 2024 to December 2025.
• Flint: Under the ‘Rx Kids’ program, 1,200 new and expectant mothers will receive a one-time payment of $1,500 and $500 every month thereafter. The program will run from January 2024 to spring 2025.

New Mexico

• Santa Fe: Under the ‘City of Santa Fe Learn, Earn, Achieve Program’, 98 youth with low-income parents will receive $400 per month who are enrolled in a certificate or degree program at Santa Fe Community College. The program will run from January 2024 to spring 2025.

New York

• New York City: Under ‘Bridge Project’, 1,200 low-income mothers receive $1,000 every month. This program is running from June 2021.

Texas

• San Antonio: Under the ‘Up Together San Antonio’ ​​program, 25 low-income mothers will receive $500 per month. This will be the summer 2023 to December 2024 program.

How to Find More Information

You are able to check current information on any of the following programs’ websites, learn more about these GBI programs, and/or stop by local government offices to find out if you are eligible. Through local and national news, you can also get information about new initiatives that can help towards economic justice.

What is Guaranteed Basic Income (GBI)?

Non-conditional basic income (GBI) is a financial assistance program that provides regular and unconditional payments to low-income people. Its purpose is to provide economic stability and help meet essential expenses.

Which states are offering GBI payments in July 2024?

In July 2024, GBI payments are available in several states, such as California, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, New Mexico, New York, and Texas. Each state has different programs with different payment amounts and eligibility criteria.

How much can beneficiaries receive from these programs?

Amounts vary by program and state, ranging from $400 to $1,500 a month. For example, in Los Angeles County, the program ‘Breathe’ pays $1,000 per month, while ‘Learn, Earn, Achieve,’ another program in Santa Fe, pays only $400 per month.

How can I apply for a Guaranteed Basic Income program?

Applications generally have to be made on the program’s website or by contacting local government offices. Some require an online application; others will want a person either in person or over the phone.

Who is eligible for GBI programs?

Eligibility varies by program but typically includes low-income people and families. Other programs target specific groups, such as lone parents, people with disabilities, or even those living in certain cities.

Basic unconditional income programs are gaining momentum across the US, providing poor people and families with urgently needed financial support. They provide partial or full support for the basic needs of human beings by means of periodical unconditional transfers, thereby improving their financial stability. Get informed and explore the resources regarding how the programs can assist you or your community.

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